Tucson's 31st Historic District - SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 | |
Neighborhood Meeting September 28, 6:00 pm | |
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Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 28, 6pm
Guest: Eryck Garcia, Community Engagement Advisor to the Mayor
"In Person" at Ward III room or Join Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85123674356?pwd=NFJFYlRQMEt0R2lRZVBYeDVBNU1zUT09
Meeting ID: 851 2367 4356 * Passcode: 166072
See agenda at: jeffersonpark.info
With the new Omicron sub-variant, BA.5, masks are highly encouraged, but not mandatory. AZ is experiencing an uptick in Covid cases.
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MEETING WITH BANNER September 15, 3:00 PM | |
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Follow-Up Meeting: September 15, 3:00pm
In person: Duval Auditorium. Enter on north side
By zoom: Please contact Jacqueline Parks at Jacqueline.Parks@bannerhealth.com if you would like to be included or you have further questions.
Please continue to alert Banner of helicopters over the neighborhood 520-694-6533
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Grant Road Coalition Meeting September 15, 6:00 PM | |
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Last two blocks in 2026: For Phase 5/6 , Jefferson Park has only two blocks left. We wish to continue our Linear Park!!
The Grant Road Coalition- Central Segments is advocating to preserve the "possible green space" and to encourage mitigations from noise and light. The coalition of Jefferson Park, SAMOS, Mtn/First, Campbell/Grant and Catalina Vista will be meeting-see announcement above.
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Traffic Calming in Jefferson Park - Three parts | |
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MOUNTAIN AVENUE-When the traffic engineers returned the suggested traffic calming for Mountain--they recommended 5 speed tables for Mountain from Grant to Speedway. So Jefferson Park has contacted the U of A to request that they partner in the fundraising. Yes, the city traffic engineers believe Mountain is not safe, but the cost for tables is on us.
SITES WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- Three sites: 1) Santa Rita between Edison and Grant; 2) Santa Rita at Seneca; 3) Seneca near Tyndall. Humps or chicanes still under discussion.
PERIMETER OF OUR IST SCHOOL- Based on a combination of more neighborhood traffic and an increase in school population, the student safety is an issue. IST has had 3 speed humps recommended.
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Help Keep Your Neighborhood Litter-Free! | | |
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HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LOVELY - Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are sent out on Google groups. Garbage bags and tools are supplied. If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at a time of your choosing, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program.
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
1) Loud party calls should go to 911.
2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649. Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/ For the red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE
(JP contact, for information: Colleen Nichols cnichols17@cox.net)
MONTHLY STATS:
June- 0, July-0, August-1 September 1-red tag, 6 loud party calls-OOPS!
October 1-red tag, 4 loud party November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party
December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls January: 0-red tags, 1- loud party calls
February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party March: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls
April: 2- loud party, 1- red tag May: 0-red tags, 1- loud party,
June: red tag-0 loud party- 2, July: red tag-0 loud party- 0
Aug: loud party- 3, red tag-3
PROPERTY MANAGERS TO CONTACT:
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GOODMAN properties have a hotline - 520-512-5308 (evenings) You can use this for unruly gatherings or trash or whatever. Daytime number is 520-884-3410.
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CASA BONITA properties, the office number is 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.e Flow Chart
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You Find It - They Fix It! | |
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Tucson Parks and Recreation
Offers camps during fall school breaks
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Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering "School's Out Fall Break Camps" at multiple sites throughout Tucson for children ages 5-11, or In-Betweener's Club for ages 12-14. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities include games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects, and nutrition-based learning activities.
The programs at the William M. Clements Center are $75 and will run from Sept. 26-Oct. 14, during the Vail School District's fall break. All other camps are $25/City-resident or $32/non-City resident, and will run from Oct.10-14..
Registration begins Monday, Sept. 12, at 8 a.m. for Clements Center camp and Monday, Sept. 26, at 8 a.m. for all other sites.
To view locations, fees, and to register click HERE.
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ZOOcson 2022- October 7
Visit this year’s ZOOcson. It’s coming on Friday, October 7th. It’ll run from 6pm until 9pm. ZOOcson is their annual major fund raiser, and it’s also a chance for you to try samples of food from local restaurants, and enjoy the animal ambassador presentations, live music, and auctions. It’s a big event that if you haven’t had a chance to take part, you should give it a try.
Tickets include access to all the food booths plus 2 drink tickets. Zoo members get $25 off the price of tickets. Use this link to visit the zoo site:
Click here to visit our event page and purchase tickets
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Tucson's Climate Action Report | |
Extreme Heat Emergency- Are you Prepared? | |
End-of-Life Decisions - a film | |
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End-of-life decisions and options. The Arizona End of Life group is hosting the event at 2pm on Sunday, October 2nd. It’s free, but they’ll hope many of the people coming share a $5 donation to help defray costs.
End of life decisions are critical to have in place before you need them. Nobody can anticipate serious injuries due to say a car crash or a sudden fall. In some cases, though degenerative illnesses give people time to plan. This event will share the story of one guy who had that luxury – and acted on it.
Come and hear “Jack has a Plan.” It’s another in the series of community relevant events the Loft team is proud to host. Here’s a short trailer on the film: https://jackdocumentary.com/
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COMING OCT 31 - NEED A PERMIT?
Tucson Development Center Online
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The City of Tucson will launch the Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online) on Oct. 31, 2022.
TDC Online is a new self-service portal that will provide customers with a complete online process. The new system will function as a one-stop shop for customers seeking a permit or case from Planning and Development Services, Tucson Fire, Tucson Water, Department of Transportation and Mobility, and Code Enforcement.
The current permitting system will be retired on Oct. 21. The IVR Line (520-791-3111) will be available during downtime but discontinued after TDC Online launches. All inspection scheduling will be online beginning Oct. 31, 2022.
Emergency permits will be available during the downtime for the following: electrical, gas, water heater, and water line; structural failure.
Visit the TDC Online information page to learn more about what you can expect on Oct. 31, 2022
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TUCSON WATER UPDATES REBATE PROGRAMS - Customers can now apply online for residential clothes washer and premium high-efficiency toilet rebates. This means no more paper and quicker processing times. You can apply at the link below. As of July 1, the residential toilet rebate increased to $100 per premium high-efficiency toilet for homes and buildings constructed before 2011. These toilets must be WaterSense certified, flush no more than 1.1 gallons, and receive high flush performance scores.
The clothes washer rebate will now provide customers a $200 rebate only when replacing a top-load machine with a front-load clothes washer from the qualifying product list. Customers replacing a front-load machine or new customers not replacing a machine will be eligible for a $100 rebate. For questions, email pico@tucsonaz.gov, or call (520) 791-4331 to make an appointment.
Apply online for a rebate fromTucson Water
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Home Repair for Low Income | |
A local organization called CHRPA (Community Home Repair Project of Arizona) will replace an old toilet and fix or replace an evaporative cooler for free to low income homeowners. Their phone number is 520- 745-2055. | |
TRASH/RECYCLING/BRUSH-BULKY | |
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Recycling Program - Make a difference!
Bring your # 3, 4, 5, 6 plastics to Ward 6
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# 1 and # 2 in your blue recycling bin.
Save and bag all other plastic. Take to Ward VI.
NO STYROFOAM, THOUGH!
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2022 Roll-offs and Brush and Bulky | |
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2022 Roll-offs
October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24
4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester, 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins | |
Glass - is it ever heavy! Check this out! | |
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Meet Clayton Clark. He created a start-up business that will pick up your glass recyclables (for a small fee) from your residence and ensure that your glass makes its way into the recycling stream.
If you would Ike more information or want to participate in Tucson Curb Cycle please visit https://www.tucsoncurbcycle.com (reprinted from Ward III newsletter)
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ONE CALL BRUSH AND BULKY: PAY $55 FOR ANY TIME SPECIAL TRASH COLLECTION. A special trash pick up can be ordered ANY TIME by calling Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or submit an online Service Request. Consider ordering a special pickup if you have a large quantity of bulky refuse that you are unable to take to the landfill and your Brush and Bulky service is not scheduled soon.
Fees for Special Collections are:
· $30 for up to ten cubic yards plus $25 for 15 minutes of collection time-- $55 total.
· $25 for each additional 15 minutes of collection time and $5 for each additional cubic yard.
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Cracked lids on blue or green barrels? | |
REQUEST A FREE REPLACEMENT TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN: Does not matter if it was stolen or is damaged- you can quickly and easily request a new trash or recycling can from Environmental Services at no charge. Either use the Recycling Coach app or call ES Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or contact ES online.
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs, couches, furniture etc. | |
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It is a Code Violation to leave furniture and trash at the curb. If the resident who left it there will not dispose of it properly, you can report it. Contact eshelps@tucsonaz.gov or report anonymously online at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/code-enforcement.
- Customer Service Representatives are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (520) 791-3171
From potholes to furniture at the curb to graffiti to shopping carts, the app "See, Click, Fix" is also a very effective tool for communicating with the City of Tucson.
If it is a CASA BONITA property, the office number is: 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.
If it is a Goodman property, they have a hotline: 520-512-5308 (evening). You can use this for unruly gatherings or trash or whatever. Daytime number is: 520-884-3410.
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ReRuns....worth posting again | |
HELP OUR SENIORS
LEND A HAND - Need help or want to volunteer?
CONTACT US (520) 248-6882
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HELP AT THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
If you are healthy and able, please help by volunteering to pack emergency food boxes. The Community Food Bank URGENTLY needs volunteers to keep operations running. Email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org to get started.
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SPECIAL PHONE NUMBER FOR UNSHELTERED - This is a resource telephone line which will provide City residents information on available services and shelter. The phone line began service on June 1 and operates 24/7.
“This is a great resource for those assisting someone who needs help connect to resources they may not otherwise hear or know about,” said Brandi Champion, the City’s Housing First Program director.
The resource telephone number is (520) 791-2540.
(Reprinted from City of Tucson Press Release)
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(reprinted from the Garden District newsletter) | |
QUICK LINKS - City Services "Cheat Sheet" has links, emails, and phone numbers to make it easier to reach anyone in the City based on your need.
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Street Racing - Hear street racing, revving of engines, screaming of tires?
Report Racing vehicles and motorcycles:
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET AND EXTENDS FREE TRANSIT - Tucson's Mayor and Council last night voted to approve City Manager Michael Ortega's $2.1 billion budget and compensation plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Part of the budget allows for transit fares to remain free until the end of the calendar year.
MASK REQUIREMENT DROPPED - Sun Tran has been notified that the federal mask requirement is no longer in effect for the public transit industry. Although masks are no longer required, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to recommend wearing a mask while onboard transit vehicles. Please respect those who choose to continue wearing masks. Passengers can request a mask at one of our transit center information booths.
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. No choppers should fly over Jeff Park residences. Report non-compliant flights to Banner - 520-694-6533.
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Latest Police Incidents in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
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Online Crime reporting: This link will take you to the TPD online crime reporting site. And if you’d like an officer to contact you even when you use the online form, you can make that clear when you file, too.
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In person: You can call Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or you can stop by the substation located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile and file a report in person during the above listed days and hours of operation.
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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TPD West Division: Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or you can stop by the substation with questions/concerns, located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile.
JP Community Resource Officer: Officer Montserrat Rangel
Email: montserrat.rangel@tucsonaz.gov
Phone: (520) 837-7241
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HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM - 520.837.7425
Emergency: 911
The services they offer and how to report is described at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/Documents/Program_Policies_Procedures/City_of_Tucson_Homeless_Protocol_3.24.2021.pdf
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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Report Transportation Concerns: Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to
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Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Report Sewer Odors
(520) 724-3400
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What is a code violation?And whom do I call? Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Dirty bus stop
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
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Neighborhood Contacts & Resources | |
Would you like to recommend someone to your neighbors? Let Cricket know. cricket16@cox.net, 520-798-3602 - Help us keep the list accurate- report any retired/inactive numbers to the cricket.
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A 24/7 available (520) 282-3649. | |
Your Area Representatives CAN HELP! | |
Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Give 'em a call! | |
Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen, 520-323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine, 520-321-4343
Area #3 Jeanne Calhoun, 602-206-9738
Area #4 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #6 - Open
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Community businesses - We appreciate you! | |
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Monument sign at Grant and First
Many thanks to the Rainbow Collective, Inc. and neighbor Michael Crawford for the donation of $1500 for the proposed Monument sign at the corner of Grant and First.
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs are now installed in the Linear Park, celebrating the stories of Jefferson Park. Special thanks to owner Mark Barger.
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ACE Hardware - Campbell Avenue.
Thanks for the new plastic plant pots and the shop vac prize at the March 26 Linear Trail work day. Thanks for helping make our fundraisers and projects a success!
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Your City Council Offices | |
The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also puts out an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office | |
District Five Contact Info: Adelita Grijalva
Board of Supervisors Meetings:
Participate in the call to the public: Contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (520) 724-8449 Send in a written comment: email COB_mail@pima.gov
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Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Joanne Osuna , Colleen Nichols invite your comments. | |
Thanks to the editors who check and recheck the information we send out to our neighbors. If you see an error or have an addition, let one of us know. | | | | | |
